Cautín Postal Codes, La Araucanía Chile

Postal codes for Cautín range from 4780000 to 5040000 in La Araucanía, Chile. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Cautín, choose from the communes listed below.

Communes in Cautín

Cautín on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Cautín provinces in Chile. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Cautín

Key Facts

Cautín is a province located in the La Araucanía Region of central-southern Chile. Situated in the heart of this region, Cautín encompasses approximately 18,409 square kilometers of diverse terrain that includes portions of the Andes Mountains to the east, the central valley, and coastal foothills. With an estimated population of around 900,000 people, it is the most populous province in La Araucanía and serves as the regional administrative and economic hub. The province is administratively divided into 21 communes, including the important city of Temuco, which functions as both the provincial and regional capital. Cautín's geography features significant volcanic activity with several prominent volcanoes, numerous lakes formed by glacial activity, and extensive forests that transition from temperate rainforest in the coastal areas to Andean forests at higher elevations. The province has a rich cultural heritage as part of the traditional Mapuche territory and plays a crucial role in Chile's agricultural production, particularly in cereals, livestock, and forestry. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data, comprehensive resources are available for all 21 communes within Cautín province.

Neighboring Regions

* Malleco

* Valdivia

* Osorno

* Llanquihue